Medellín One-Day Itinerary: Do's & Don'ts

⚠️ Safety First Avoid unfamiliar areas, especially at night. Keep phones hidden—no street scrolling! Bogotá→Medellín bus: Freezing AC—wear pants. Buy tickets in-person (cheaper than online). Check schedules on Busbud. 🏨 Budget Stay: Centro Hotel Pros: Cheap (~110K COP for 6-bed dorm) Clean female dorms + study area On-site restaurant (burgers > veggie meals) Helpful staff (early check-in possible) Walkable to tour meeting points Cons: Uber drivers warn the area is unsafe 🌆 Day 1: City Tour + Comuna 13 Morning: Free Walking Tour (3hrs) Google "Medellín Free City Walk Tour" Covers history + key spots: Monumento a la Raza Plaza Cisneros Plaza Botero (must-see!) ⚠️ San Antonio Park (pickpocket hotspot) Tip: ~$10 or 40K COP Afternoon: Comuna 13 Tour Zippy Tour (3hrs)—raw stories of the area’s violent past and artistic rebirth. Vibes: Street dancers, rappers, and overwhelming resilience. Night: Skip La 70 solo—go only with friends. 💆♀️ Bonus: Spa Review Le Spa Noir: Basic facial (80min/560K COP). Skip extras—50min is enough. Meh: Synthetic-smelling products. 🗓️ Day 2 (If Time): Guatape Worth the trip! Climb El Peñol Rock + colorful town. #Medellin #ColombiaTravel #SoloTravel